Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Oregon, OH

Key Responsibilities Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Performs arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review to evaluate patient status and therapy effectiveness.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Ohio

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provides intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Performs arterial puncture, oximetry, capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review to evaluate patient status and therapy effectiveness
• Performs suctioning, chest physiotherapy, tracheostomy care, and assists with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement
• Performs 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system
• Documents all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges accurately in the patient chart and respiratory care records

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Ohio
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to operate and maintain various types of mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy equipment with minimal supervision
• Ability to evaluate patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans within the scope of professional licensure

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Experience assisting with advanced procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and PleurX catheter drainage
• Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration and shift-to-shift handoff reporting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment providing high-acuity respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• Contract position offering flexibility and the chance to expand hands-on clinical experience in respiratory therapy